Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with his daughters, concluded his 11-day 'Prayaschit Deeksha' at the Tirumala temple in Tirupati on Wednesday. The deeksha was undertaken to seek forgiveness for the alleged use of animal fat in the famous Tirupati laddu. Kalyan will be unveiling a declaration at a public meeting in Tirupati on Thursday before offering meals to devotees in the Anna Prasadam complex and discussing the matter with TTD officials. He had started the deeksha on foot from Alipiri on Tuesday and launched it on September 22 at a temple in Nambur, Guntur district. The leader stated that the laddu, revered by millions, had been defiled due to the actions of the previous ruler and that seeking forgiveness was necessary for cleansing the sins.
In a passionate speech, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocated for the establishment of a legal framework to preserve and protect Sanatana Dharma from any disruptions. He proposed the formation of a Sanatana Dharma Preservation Board at national and state levels and emphasized the need for annual funding for its operations. Kalyan also called for measures to ensure the purity of temple offerings and envisioned temples as not just spiritual centers, but also hubs for education, art, and environmental protection.
Addressing a public meeting in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan called for the immediate enactment of a national Act to protect Sanatana Dharma and the establishment of a Sanatana Dharma Protection Board at both the national and state level. He also stressed the need for a Sanatana Dharma Certification to ensure the purity of materials used in temple offerings. Additionally, the declaration emphasized the importance of temples as centers for promoting art, culture, education, economy, and environmental conservation.
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan thanked Tamil actor Karthi for promptly apologizing for laughing when asked about the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus. He emphasized the need for public figures to handle sensitive topics like religion and culture with care and respect. Pawan Kalyan also extended his well wishes to Karthi and the team of their upcoming film while addressing the recent controversy stirred by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's accusations.
The rivalry between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj escalates as they clash over the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddoos in Andhra Pradesh. While Kalyan has raised concerns about the use of animal fat in the holy offering, Raj questions his sincerity and urges him to focus on finding the culprits rather than creating communal tension. Kalyan, on the other hand, defends his actions as being in the interest of preserving Hinduism and calls for accountability from all Hindus. The debate between the two only intensifies as Raj promises to respond to Kalyan's accusations upon his return to India.
Tension rises between Tamil actor Karthi and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after Karthi is seen laughing at a meme regarding the Tirupati laddu controversy. Pawan warns film celebrities not to joke about the Tirupati laddus, leading to Karthi apologising for any misunderstanding caused. Pawan accepts the apology and states that it is crucial for celebrities to handle sensitive topics with care, especially concerning sacred institutions like Tirupati and its laddus.
Actor Karthi sparked backlash after his remarks on the Tirupati Laddu controversy. But after facing criticism from Pawan Kalyan, the Ponniyin Selvan star took to Twitter to apologize to the actor. However, an account claiming to be Karthi's brother Suriya also apologized and clarified that it was a parody account.
Tamil film actor Karthi has issued an apology to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after making insensitive remarks about the Tirupati laddu controversy at a recent pre-release event. While some speculated that Karthi was trying to avoid the topic, others criticized him for not taking the sensitive issue seriously. In response, Kalyan expressed disappointment with Karthi's comments, stating that he should not have made such remarks.
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has taken a stand against the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam. He has faced criticism for speaking out but he made it clear that attacks on Sanatana Dharma will not be tolerated. He also slammed actor Prakash Raj for his comments on secularism, stating that no one has the right to mock the sentiments of the people.
During a playful segment at the pre-release event for his new movie, Kollywood actor Karthi made a joke about the sensitive topic of laddu controversy in Andhra Pradesh. This did not sit well with Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, who expressed his anger towards Karthi's comments on laddu. Meanwhile, Pawan was in Vijayawada for a Deeksha and was seen cleaning the steps of the Kanaka Durga temple, warning against any meddling with Sanatana Dharma. The controversy has also led to a war of words between actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu.